8 years ago
A Salina man wanted in connection to a domestic disturbance has been arrested on a warrant that dates back to last December. Captain Mike Sweeney tells KSAL News that 58-year-old Larry A. Howerton was picked up by deputies from the Saline County Sheriff's Office on Thursday. Police say that back on December 27, Howerton punched a female ...

8 years ago
A Salina woman awakens to hear a stranger breaking into her home and calls police. Captain Mike Sweeney tells KSAL News that officers were sent to a home in the 2000 block of Meadowlark Lane early Friday morning around 1:30am. As police arrived they saw 25-year-old Juan Bustamante-Espinoza running through the backyard and quickly apprehended him. Sweeney says ...

8 years ago
A couple of burglaries in which numerous items were stolen, including multiple guns, are this this week's Salina Crimestoppers crime of the week. On Tuesday May 15, 2018 between 7:30AM and 6:55PM, unknown suspects forced entry into a residence in the 500 block of S. Brookville Rd. Several guns were stolen along with numerous pieces of ...

8 years ago
It could soon cost more to go to the University of Kansas, Kansas State, or Wichita State University. The state's Board of Regents yesterday said all six public schools in the state want to raise tuition. The largest increase would come for new students at the University of Kansas, campus leaders in Lawrence want a nearly ...

8 years ago
It was a homecoming Thursday evening at the Salina Regional Airport when Democrat Kansas Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Svaty landed to introduce his running mate Katrina Lewison. An enthusiastic crowd of family, friends, and well-wishers greeted the duo as they arrived. Before introducing Lewison, Svaty spoke to the crowd. He told how he first met Lewison, and how ...

8 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating a residential burglary on Country Club Road. Deputies were called to a home in the 3000 block Country Club Road on Wednesday after someone broke a window to enter the house sometime between 3pm and 5pm. Deputies say a collection of jewelry including a Navajo bracelet and two high-end bicycles ...

8 years ago
A female inmate at the Saline County Jail is recovering after attempting suicide inside the facility this week. Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that staff discovered the woman who had tried to hang herself around 4:15pm Tuesday and called for medical assistance. The female was transported by EMS to Salina Regional Health Center for observation.

8 years ago
Salina Police are investigating a residential burglary after a homeowner found his house ransacked and over a dozen bottles of liquor stolen. Police say sometime Wednesday between 8am and 6pm, someone forced the backdoor open on a house in the 2300 block of Brookefield and took 12 bottles of Fireball Whiskey, one bottle of vodka and ...

8 years ago
A 17-year-old Southeast of Saline High School student was taken into custody Thursday morning after allegedly posting a threatening message on social media. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that his office is working closely with USD 306 officials in keeping students safe as the investigation continues. Soldan says the male was arrested at his ...

8 years ago
Kansas ranks towards the bottom one-third in seat belt usage among all 50 states. State and local law enforcement are working to improve this ranking by stepping up enforcement to crack down on motorists who aren’t wearing their seat belts as part of the Click it. Or ticket. seat belt enforcement campaign. More than 150 law ...

8 years ago
The 2018 Smoky Hill River Festival offers an amazing “Sensory Feast” of things to see and experience. Among the notable things to watch for at Festival 2018 are: Another amazing Festival T-shirt designed by exhibiting artist Angie Pickman from Lawrence, KS. Featuring a folksy design that includes an artist palette, guitar, sunflowers and a river ...